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Re: Is it time for Blount Part Two?
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Author:  K.R. Bell [ Thu Dec 05, 2002 12:53 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Is it time for Blount Part Two?

That is a brilliant idea, Rob. I can see it now..."The Memorial Museum of Park Engines."

> Reading about troubled park engines, I
> wonder if it isn't prime time for someone to
> step and in and collect unwanted display
> engines much like Blount, Mead, Hart et al
> did in the 1960's with unwanted machines?

> Is there anyone in our midst of appropriate
> financial and mental state to make a new
> collection out of the bones left on unwanted
> plates?

> It was a tall order 40-50 years ago, but
> some men stood up for steam collecting. Is
> that ilk gone forever?

> Rob


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